Rick’s vs Norm’s Head to Head Matchup | My Whittier TV
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- This video is a head to head match-up between two longtime Whittier favorites. Rick's burger and Norm's Famous Charbroiled Burgers have been staples here in the Whittier area for years. I thought it would be fun to match these two restaurants in a head to head battle and see who is doing things better. I had breakast, lunch and dinner at both locations to come up with a winner.
#breakfastburritos #cheeseburgers #pastrami
Today We visited:
Rick's Drive in & Out: 4254 Greenleaf Ave. Whittier, CA 90602
Ricks Hours: Mon-Sun 8-10pm
Norm's Famous Charbroiled Burgers: 04244 Whittier Blvd., Whittier, CA 90605 562-693-8616
Norm's Hours: Monday-Saturday 8-9 Sunday 11-8pm
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try the burgers at Douglas on Washington blvd and Broadway.
Haha, you scared me with the salad comment. :) I prefer a Norm's burger with some Rick's fries.
I’m so hungry now, I remember Ricks having fresh buns as a kid gotta have the yellow chilies with Norma and rocks burgers though. And love the pastrami sandwiches a must have when I’m back in town. You should do a show on burrito tracks shredded beef tacos a must have as well. Whittier baby
I used to eat at Rick's pretty often when I worked Uptown in the 70's & 80's...sorry to hear that it has slipped a bit. My family really loves Norms for lots of things (love their Onion Rings), particularly their Breakfast Burritos. Keep up the great Whittier work, Bob!
Yes they have slipped a bit but hey 40 plus years of business isn’t easy and they are still doing a good job and the community loves them. They just need to brush up on things in house. Thank you for watching Rob I appreciate you man!
I was craving a Five Guys Cheeseburger tonight (August 2024), so this became dinner for me, my wife and two teenagers. With the burgers, two large fries (too much) and two shakes, I paid just over $100 with a modest tip! I remember when we could eat at Dakara Sushi for under $100! Times have certainly changed - for the worst as far as cost is concerned. THI$$ is why we definitely don't go out to dinner or lunch nearly as often as we used to...
This is great video I enjoyed it and appreciate your time in making it too! Bravo! It's good to know someone else's take on our beloved restaurants we go to. I am not going in any special order here just by my memory of what I just watched here in this video.
Now I have had burgers both at Norms and at Rick's I like to order my burgers with grilled onions and that satisfies my taste with either restaurant, it's great! As for the Crinkle cut fries at Rick's being only one size, well I am happy with that because it prevents me from ordering more than I should enjoy with my burger. I can't afford to over eat. I never had their shakes before but my husband says the shakes taste good at Norms; it doesn't "Blow his mind" as you would say but they taste good; we haven't tried the shakes at Rick's yet but we will have to make a go of that sometime soon.
We have had the pastrami at Norms, they are okay, and we would say the same for Rick's. They don't taste bad but they are okay. We do like the pastrami from Tam's though because it is a big amount of meat and the leftover pastrami meat is good the next day as breakfast meat! 😋
About the breakfast burritos, I love breakfast burritos but I haven't ordered them from these restaurants yet or any other one for that matter because my fear is that I will get a burrito that has too much potato than the other ingredients. (Past experience with food trucks at the workplace) I like even amounts of ingredients in my burritos, a balance of everything delicious all in one and not one ingredient should over power the rest. That's just me though. It looks and sounds like Norms did good in that one. Interesting take on the two restaurants. We do stop by either one depending on where we are in Whittier and we will continue to give them our business no matter what. Once again, this is a good challenge, thank you for taking the time do it and I'll see what the next video will be. Peace! ✌😋🎄
love Norm's They are #1..... in our family too. Those chili fries are the bomb too
Sandy Tucker Rodriguez it is pretty darn good
Exactly! The chili fries! Gonna hit them up tomorrow!
My favorites from Norms were always the hot dogs and the Pastrami. Ricks I love the tacos!! Great video loved it
Thanks for watching Gary! I should have had a hot dog!!!
I lived at the apt. complex to the south of norms when it was Scotty’s. They have THE best burgers, hands down. I’ve never had breakfast there before but I’m a biscuits and gravy guy so I go to Arthur’s in La Habra. Living there during the cruising days was a BLAST!!!! Friday and Saturdays were the best for talking about cars and girls. Great memories. Thanks My Whittier. Also my mom worked at skateland and sewed the skaters costumes back in the late ‘50s and early ‘60’s. WHAT A BLAST!!!!! My mom and dad always took use to Penn park. Sooo bitchin. Also Chi-Chi’s on the corner of Philadelphia and Hadley right across from Nellis school and next to Whittier lumber. My mom and dad really loved 5heir pastramis
And the Lord made Norms burgers.. And he called it very good..
Enjoyed that one! A norms Burger is in my near future, it made my mouth water!..but Ricks..its always their taco's and a grilled bean and cheese burrito! Thank you so much for these fun videos every Thursday! Makes my day a little more entertaining than it already is! Lol 😊
Cindy Perine thank you Cindy I really appreciate it. Thank you for the support.
@@MyWhittierTV I had my Norms burger for lunch today and it didn't disappoint! 😋 the line was so long tho..they must of watched your video also 😂 tymw
When I go back to so cal. I’ll have to check the places out. I used to live at imperial and south Idaho condos back in 2007. Been in Atlanta since then. Don’t miss so cal other than the damn good mom/pop places, and well in n out. lol
Also, WHERE can I get that skateland shirt? I didn't see it on your shop.
Hey Christina message me on IG or Facebook me and we will try and get you one. Thx for watching
For sure gonna have to check out Norms now! Looking forward to it. I know you weren't thrilled about Friscos but they have a great breakfast burrito that you can get before game time!
B Cramer thx man I will definitely try their breakfast burrito in your recommendation. I didn’t even realize they had them.
Always love the Norms sign.. Almost like it says they offer Pastrami shakes. LOL
All the Rick’s locations in So Cal are individually owned so they’re all so different. Same as all the Jim’s locations in the San Gabriel valley.
Norms breakfast burritos are the best. I used to get them sometimes on Sunday right after I got off work on graveyard. Always told them to add the salsa in the burrito. Also I love getting their pastrami burger. Keep up the good work norms. Thanks my whittier tv.
Great video. I'll be grabbing a breakfast burrito from Norms tomorrow morning. Norms used to give you great salsa on the side, with their burritos. I was surprised you didn't talk about their salsa. Looking forward to the Burger Bracket videos.
Chris Hardeman thanks for watching Chris I appreciate it man. I opted for no salsa so that I could taste the burritos as is. BUT yes it would have put it over the top. Enjoy yours tomorrow
@@MyWhittierTVyes, their salsa is excellent. We go for the mild version which is super flavorful!
You gotta try arrys and golden ox pastrami.
Yuppp.... I will have to agree with you. Too much potato, as a filler.. is not good. The potatoes at Rick's are so bland too.
I use to LOVE Rick's burgers in the 90's.. the flavor, char broiled taste, and those fries. I could swear it was a bigger portion.
Now when I go to Rick's, no napkins, yellow chills are extra, and no ketchup, unless you ask.
As for Norms, I think they open later, because they close about midnight. The burgers are juicy, flavorful, and that lettuce is lip smacking good..
As for the Pastrami, nobody in Whittier has "WOW'd" me...
I ended up in Montebello, at Big D's.. JEEEEZUSSSS CHRIST!! That Pastrami must be atleast 5 lbs, it's suuuper flavorful, juicy, and I really got a bang for my buck.
Thank you for this video.
I found you just recently, when I went on the whittier haunted tour.
I'm really digging your channel.
There’s a Ricks in Wilmington that always hits the spot Anaheim n King street
I love that t-shirt... I remember hokie pokie-ing at Skateland
Really good times. Thank you for watching.
Who remembers “The Salsa Hut” on Painter and Mulberry. The super combination burrito was the G.O.A.T.
Aaah yes...the great debate.
Some have already broken it down. Tacos from Rick's. Chili cheese fries from Norm's and both have killer cheeseburgers👍 in my opinion.
Best breakfast burrito is Sam's!
Christina Reyes both places are staples here in Whittier. I need to do the taco taste test. Thx for watching
Where is Sam's
@@dylanaguilar4620 Sam's Burgers #2 location is on Leffingwell, borderline Whittier but IN La Mirada. In the same strip mall as The 99 and Goodwill.
Try the chorizo breakfast burrito ask for polish sausage inside of it from Tams on lambert and painter. Their pastrami sandwich is the best. You can make another sandwich from one.
Sounds delish I will have to try it. Thx for the tip and thx for watching
I drive from palm springs just to go home and eat Norm's! Rick's had good chili cheese fries, but that was in '99. Gonna have to take a trip this weekend for Norm's 🤤 BTW where can I get that east Whittier T-shirt!?
Yes 🙌🏼 both are really good man. Definitely worth the trip. Lol my East Whittier shirt was picked up at the thrift store. I scored on this one. Thank you for watching I appreciate it.
Pastrami's At Norms and Club sandwich at Ricks! You're welcome.
The south bay area used to have something like this with Clark's, Kirk's and Kal's.
Nice video 👍 and like the shirt 👊
Thanks FEED for the Lead!
My girl, a good friend Chenoas works at Norma on Whittier blvd. Give her a good tip!!! She works hard. I love this channel and Norms!!
That's right go RAIDERS. Norms tho
I use to eat at the original Rick's off (Riverside Dr./Fletcher Ave) same owner.
Are you recording with a camcorder from the mid 90s?
@@blueghost4121 I can’t remember this was almost 4 years ago. Thx for watching
Never had ricks. But norms is dank that was the spot for me
Norms bacon burgers with an orange whip...BUT...Rick's teriyaki chicken kills it as well.
I miss the combo burrito at ricks that had the roast beef and great salsa!….
You need to compare
Norm’s burger to Douglas burger!!!
Oh that would be a good one! It would have to be Douglas on Telegraph because Washington had completely fell off in my opinion
You are a Whittier Home Run
Library Bookstore thx buddy I appreciate it
Where did you get your Skateland shirt? It’s awesome!
I make them 👍
@@MyWhittierTV how do I order them from you?
Ive had Norms more than Ricks
Im a fan of Norms
Always great food @ norms
Another great report . Go bolts ⚡
Cool east Whittier eagles shirt
Always do Norms. Yes pastrami is salty gona try Rick's on that. Agree Norms also great burger 🍔. My go to
I don’t like dry food. It should have some cheese and salsa with avocado.!😊
It’s the pastrami...that I get. Double dip. Lots of mustard
Pastrami. That’s the lunch.
They stuff all burritos with potatoes. I just make my own at home. More protein less carbs!!!!!!!!!
Ricks is more nostalgic
I get the pastrami double burger 🍔 for the win 🏆
U need try Tams. Its so much better.
Yesss tams is sooo delicious.
Rick's you could order beans instead of potatoes
11:45 It was a miss for me. Stale fries and dry burger.
Where did you go?
@@MyWhittierTV To the one on Greenleaf and Penn.
Whatever happened to that "don't forget the pastrami" kid?!
Cilantros Tacos vs Mr. Giant
Fernie20_ that could be interesting
I’m sorry but I have too go with Ricks after a long night at Havana house there is nothing like a ricks double cheeseburger 🍔
O Varela lol I hear you on that
i am willing to help
I love Rick's but I am not a fan of their breakfast burrito either, I agree with too much potato
Yeah they load it up. They were pretty good about 5 years ago. Thanks for watching and I appreciate your comment.
Lond..lol we're both commenting on a burger video.. What does this say about us?!
@@tubename6 burgers are important ✔
Great minds think alike.. Eat alike?
@@tubename6 lol agreed
you could use a camera operator
Ricks is overpriced for a mediocre meal 😓 kinda like Whittier overall 😉
Honestly they both suck drive another 20 minutes and go to the Golden Ox or Arys
Thanks for watching and for the feedback
@@MyWhittierTV Have u done one on Johnnys Shrimpboat lotsa history there
@@fusion451 no that would be a good one
Golden Ox FTW!!!!
😊
Rick's is overpriced and not getting your monies worth.
Peter actually the pastrami at Ricks is cheaper and had more pastrami in it.
@@MyWhittierTV I'm referring to the burgers ...I've tried both pastrami sandwiches I agree Rick's..
Norms 100% I drive home to Whittier from San Diego to get a good burger from there!
I can’t argue with that. The burger is sooooooo good. Thank you for watching Brandy
5:38-6:10 😂😅🤣😄
lol side salad 🥗 ✌🏼thank you for watching
Norm himself, such a nice man!
But I like it more when it was Scotty’s Burgers! 😂
Ricks is overpriced for a mediocre meal 😓 kinda like Whittier overall 😉
MATHEW Maldonado ouch. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching I appreciate it.
We like your videos tho , good content ! Keep it up dude , just subbed also 👍
NORMS! Hands down......Ricks is too expensive for what you actually get. #teamnorms
Richard Elisaldez well as you saw the breakfast burrito is the exact same price at 8.04 and the pastrami at Ricks is cheaper and has more pastrami in it. The burger was cheaper at Norms. But those are the facts. Thank you for watching
@@MyWhittierTV I totally get the facts, but in my experience when i take the family for burgers and fries, it seems that it cost more at Ricks but I feel we get less food. Plus the Norms overall food flavor is better! Thanks for the video! Great work as usuall!!!
This review was majorly biased. The pastrami at Norm's is saltier than the ocean, their burgers aren't that great and it always takes 4 hours to get your food. Rick's is the obvious winner here brother. You need to redo this challenge.
Why would I be biased? This is my opinion. I think this video was done over 2 years ago and since then I have visited both places several times. I stand by my choice. I am not an expert just my opinion. Thanks for watching and got the feedback.
Agreed on all of these choices! Ever think about doing a pastrami sandwich challenge and include Pizzamania and Douglas?
Stop wasting your money on these places and go to Jim’s on Beverly Rd and Rosemead in Pico Rivera.
@@dmarkj22 I love Jim’s
"dont forget the pastraaaammmiiiiiiii!!"
You should go to douglas burger by pizzamania they have the best chili cheese fries and burgers and steak sandwiches
I will be visiting them soon
Goodmorning I just subscribed to your channel ...
But Can you please tell me Who has the BEST Tasting Onion Rings in Whittier.....
Great job BTW 👏
Thanks for watching Dean I appreciate it. Hmmmmm best onion rings? Could be a good video
Norms is the way to go for sure. Ricks is alright. Plus I can walk to Norms if I need too.
Yeah this was a fun video thank you for watching and thank you for the comment it really helps.
I never did like Rick's burgers it's Norms all the way for me. I believe Norms never used to be open on Sundays that's a recent COVID-19 thing that they've been opening on Sundays I believe.
cyclops214 they took this head to head match up. Thanks for watching I appreciate it
That Skateland shirt is awesome. Where did you get it?
wes brewster heyvwes thx for the view. I make those shirts. I will be getting more soon. Go to my website and leave me a message with size and I will get back you you as soon as they get in.
Don't even have to watch this... already know Norms is better. But I'll watch anyway. 👍😂
Lol you are pretty good. Thank you for taking the time to watch
My third job as a youth was working at Skateland. I handed out rollerskates spray them all with disinfectant and then skated around the floor to make sure nobody was doing anything outside the rules. I’d stop people on the skating floor for chewing gum. I’d stop people who were skating too fast And the whole time I had a group of friends that used to come skating on a regular basis it was an awesome job we should talk
I've tried Rick's and always meh so stopped going. There is a reason why it's never crowded for there good location. Norms never disappoints after all those years.
I lived in Uptown for a few years and ate at Rick's on several occasions. It was always spot on. I ate there towards the end of the lockdowns, and it was obvious to me that it changed. Norms still rocks.
I don’t like dry meat that’s been overcooked. The habit hamburgers are so dry! I don’t like their food😮
this was so boring
@@edwardzamarripa831 thank you for watching. And for the comment.
Douglas burgers are better.
Douglas burgers are thin but I love Douglas pastrami
I’m not sure if you back and see new comments but anyway
Do you know what used to be where Doubles is now ???
Hey Gia. Good question! I need to find out because that is going to be bugging me. Give me a few days
And thank you for watching I appreciate it
Your welcome I do enjoy the things you gone up with I was born and raised in Whittier so I do know and remember most of the places you showcase
You should try the Corn Beef on Rye at Lascaris on Whittier Blvd. Ask for Rodney to make you a Double Sandwich & make it warm. Delicious Sandwiche.
Oh man that sounds good
I bet prices have doubled in the last 3 years
Frozen potatoes
Definitely not a fan of Ricks. I've only been going to Norms a few years now & have fallen in love with their breakfast burritos
Yes their breakfast burritos are crazy good! Thank you for watching and thanks for the comment
Lucky Norms was even open on a Sunday. They were closed on Sundays for the longest time. Glad to hear they're open again on Sundays
Yeah that was a bummer! Thank you for watching I appreciate it
Great call 👍
Picked norms all the way from Texas.. could taste that burger ..great judging bro
Thanks for watching Bob-O stay safe bro
Rick's taxes no lie
NORMS!!! All The Way🍔🍟🌯🥪🥤
"...don't forget the pastrami!" Unfortunately, I've yet to be wowed at Rick's. So my hard earned 💵 doesn't favor it much. Love the thoughtful comparables though!
The other selling point, just because you can't have a breaky burro early on Sundays, doesn't mean its not available early all other days!
Looks like I'll be NORMS-ing it soon!
Fried mushrooms, chili cheese fries, ...i could go on, even their basic order of taquitos are super yum🐽 😋🤣🤣
Rio Covarrubias thanks for watching Rio I thought for sure you would have said In & Out!!
@@MyWhittierTV, AHahahaha... Dude, I'm still bummed I wasn't working when you did the INO - Tommy's segment!
* but yes, even though I am biased you really can't compare INO & NORMS, their categories are not equally measurable.
Dude! J's has an AWESOME breakfast burrito!! 7 days a week!! Made to order!!!
I hear good things about J’s I have been a few times I will try it again.
I grew up in whittier. not a giant fan of Ricks. I loved Norm's Pastramis. Legendary to me. when I lived in Vegas i took my kids in 2003 to whittier to visit and get a pastrami for me and kids. great. i live in ohio now, miss Whittier. :(
I love Rick
I live by Norms so we go there all the time. Must venture out and try Ricks!
Randall Flores thanks for watching man yeah check out Ricks let me know what you think
Throw in el tacor super burrito...oh yeah
Awcomeon* El Rey* absolutely nan! Thank you for watching
Cool video but very long for me
Parker N thanks for the input I will definitely consider it. Thank you for watching.
I live near there and the Rick’s burrito needs to be ordered by your choice. Tell them less potatoes and add cheese and salsa on the side.
hey bob the pastrami’s from norms are awesome they were so good thank you for the hook up
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